How to Pronounce "painfully"
word
/ˈpeɪnfəɫi/
PAYN-fuh-lee
/pˈeɪnfəli/
PAYN-fuh-lee
Definition
In a way that causes physical or emotional pain, or in a way that is difficult or uncomfortable to experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpeɪnfəɫi/
British English
/pˈeɪnfəli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAYN-fuh-lee
UK
PAYN-fuh-lee
Listen in Context
She walked painfully after twisting her ankle.
He smiled painfully, trying to hide his sadness.
The homework was painfully difficult for her.
The meeting moved painfully slow, and I kept checking the time.